The debate was widely considered a chance for CNN to burnish its brand as a trusted purveyor of major news. The event went poorly for President Biden.
The highly anticipated first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign averaged nearly 50 television million viewers Thursday, far below what the first time President Biden and former President Trump faced off in 2020. The summer date for the event staged by CNN in Atlanta was likely a main factor in the Nielsen figure being significantly lower than the 73 million viewers who watched in late Sept. 2020, when presidential debates are traditionally held.
CNN took some fire on social media and in post-debate critiques over its decision not to fact-check the candidates in real time, which was largely seen as an advantage to Trump and his ability to flood the zone with falsehoods. The debate was held in a studio without an audience or candidate entourages, creating a sterile atmosphere over 90 minutes.
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